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• This is the electrical system, heating, air conditioning, plumbing, communications, fire suppression,
• :53.839> the<00:36:54.079> electrical<00:36:54.560> system,<00:36:55.440> heating
• emergency roof, pipe, and structural repairs, fire and water damage repairs, replacement of failed heating
• emergency roof, pipe, and structural repairs, fire and water damage repairs, replacement of failed heating
• emergency roof, pipe, and structural repairs, fire and water damage repairs, replacement of failed heating

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Because heating and cooling are typically your second biggest cost.
• Because heating and cooling are typically your second biggest cost.
• , and until I had it upgraded, we put more insulation in, it cost me in the winter $800 a month to heat
• And yet they pay over $200 more a month in electric bills because of choices for heating and cooling
• According to the EPA, heating and cooling accounts for about 43% of all energy use in the country.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I've seen years of unseasonably early heat waves and, Drought conditions.
• This study alone was just about extreme heat. Storms, all those costs.
• This study alone was just about extreme heat.
• Right now, in Europe, 40 people died at the beginning of this extreme heat wave. The nuclear...
• I know that, you know, one of the municipalities that I work in, Help with the heat problem.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• Our cost of heating is about 50% cheaper than oil, I should say.
• Our cost of heating is about 50% cheaper than oil, I should say.
• <01:01:12.760> bills uh we lower their heating bills uh we lower their heating bills considerably
• Our cost of heating is considerably.
• <01:11:33.840> and people to switch to pellet heating and people to switch to pellet heating

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Heat. Heat. [music] again. [music] [music] Heat. Heat. Heat. The House will come to order today.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, led the pledge, and completed a roll call showing a quorum with 55 members present and 10 excused. The journal from Tuesday, January 27, 2026, was approved as corrected. The Speaker then moved into announcements and introductions, with several members briefly joking about the sign-up process and fines for failing to sign up in advance. Announcements highlighted a range of visiting groups and upcoming committee meetings. Members recognized the Colorado Council of Authorities/911 communications officials, Rooted Christian Academy sixth graders, physical therapy advocates, CASE Member Day at the Capitol, and community college representatives. Several members also announced committee schedules, including Judiciary hearing sunset bills and House Bill 1058, a DORA sunset hearing, a capital development committee meeting, and a Health and Human Services SMART Act hearing. There were also invitations to a Colorado Mesa University reception and a Treasury open house for unclaimed property. At the end of the session, the Speaker announced appointments to the House ethics committee: Representatives McCormick as chair, Soper as vice chair, Woodrow, Mabrey, and Garcia Sander. The Majority Leader then moved that the House stand in recess until later in the day, and the motion carried.

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• THE MAJOR TAKE AWAY FROM ALL OF THIS IS THESE ARTIFICIAL CLOUDS HAVE A RADIOACTIVE HEATING EFFECT THAT
• TRAPS HEAT AND ULTIMATELY IS WARMING THE PLANET.
• THEY CAN FEEL THE EFFECTS OF THE ARTIFICIAL CLOUD TRACKING RADIATED HEAT AND MAKING PRESSURE RISE.
• IT IS A THEORETICAL SCIENCE REFLECTING MORE SUNLIGHT BACK INTO SPACE SO THAT THE RADIANT HEAT AND ENERGY
• THE MOTIVATION BEHIND IT IS TO ATTEMPT TO SLOW DOWN THE HEATING OF THE ATMOSPHERE THAT AVIATION TRAFFIC

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat.
• Heat. Heat.
• Heat. Heat. HEAT. HEAT. HEAT. HEAT. HEAT. HEAT. HEAT.
• There was no heat.
• There was no heat. Uh so millimeters. There was no heat.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened for Military Appreciation Day with a color guard presentation, the national anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance led by military veterans, and a quorum call. The journal from the prior day was approved, and the chamber then moved out of order to consider a series of resolutions honoring military service and veterans. All of the resolutions taken up in this segment were adopted by recorded vote, generally with unanimous support and no opposing votes, with several members named as co-sponsors after passage. The first resolutions recognized military service broadly and by community: HJR 1004 honored military members, veterans, POWs, MIAs, and Gold Star families; HJR 1005 recognized African-American veterans; HJR 1006 recognized Latina and Latino veterans; HJR 1007 honored Native American veterans and communities; HJR 1008 honored women veterans and women serving in the armed forces; HJR 1009 focused on veterans mental health awareness and proclaimed Military and Veterans Appreciation Day; HJR 1010 honored Colorado veterans of the Vietnam War; HJR 1011 marked the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II and honored Colorado veterans who served in that war; and HJR 1012 honored Korean War veterans. Each was adopted with overwhelming support, typically 59 or 60 ayes and no no votes. The chamber also adopted HJR 1013 honoring Persian Gulf War veterans, HJR 1014 honoring post-9/11 veterans, HJR 1015 recognizing the 58th anniversary of the capture of the USS Pueblo and calling for its return, and HJR 1016 honoring the 10th Mountain Division and Camp Hale. After the votes, the House recessed for sponsor remarks. Speakers from both chambers and invited guests gave tributes emphasizing sacrifice, family service, historical discrimination faced by African-American and Latino veterans, the contributions of Native American code talkers and tribal communities, the importance of mental health support for veterans, and remembrance of Gold Star families and those lost in war.

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• ice storm, and we know that there are many today who are still without power, without water, without heat
• power, without<00:07:13.200> water, without water, without water, without<00:07:14.800> heat
• <00:07:15.840> God,<00:07:16.160> we<00:07:16.320> pray without heat.
• God, we pray without heat.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 27 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer led by Rep. Lee Yancey of Rankin County, who asked for mercy for residents in North and West Mississippi affected by a severe ice storm and for wisdom for legislators. The chamber then recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and the clerk confirmed a quorum was present. The House dispensed with the reading of the journal, reported no selection committee reports, and noted standing committee reports on the calendar. Introductions of bills and constitutional amendments were dispensed with by unanimous consent, and there were no resolutions, petitions, memorials, or other papers. Several guests were recognized in the galleries, including members of the Mississippi Board of Nursing, the Mississippi Nurse Practitioner Association, a Clinton alderwoman, a nurse practitioner constituent, Mississippi College nursing students, and other constituents. Members also made announcements about upcoming committee meetings, including County Affairs, Technology, Agriculture, Corrections, Marine Resources, Public Utilities, Public Health, Municipalities, Universities and Colleges, Rules, Taking Care of Business and Commerce, Education, and a newly formed subcommittee. One announcement noted that the State of the State address had been postponed to February 4 at 5:00 p.m. in the rotunda. The House also heard multiple requests to adjourn in memory, including Ms. Irene Martin of Scott County, Mr. John White, the Speaker’s father, Mr. Corey Collins, Lydia Johnson, Mr. Byron Patton, and two people killed in the recent winter storm in North Mississippi. Members also welcomed back the House attorney, Juan, after an absence. No legislation was debated or voted on beyond procedural motions and the motion to dispense with the journal reading. At the end of the session, Rep. Brent Powell moved that the House stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. the next day, and the motion was adopted by voice vote.

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• <00:12:31.440> Uh in that load that has created heat.
• Uh in that load that has created heat.
• So if you ever held a phone where it starts heating and gets very hot or a battery that starts getting
• and gets very where it starts heating and gets very hot<00:15:04.160> or<00:15:04.320> a

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 01:15 Member Comments 01:43 SB 29 Discussion 05:18 SB 29 Roll Call Vote 09:44 SB 49 Discussion 11:29 SB 49 Roll Call Vote 22:29, 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky Senate Natural Resources Committee held its first meeting of 2026, opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and several housekeeping reminders from the chair. The chair emphasized a 24-hour filing rule for amendments and other items, asked members to use “present” during roll call, and reminded members to route questions through the chair rather than cross-examining witnesses. The committee also welcomed a student guest, Madison Dus, and several interns, and noted that Senator Neal was attending the committee for the first time. The committee then heard Senate Bill 29 from Senator Greg Elkins, which would prohibit solid waste management facilities from being charged an assessment or fee by the county or solid waste district where the waste was generated. Supporters described the bill as a response to counties attempting to impose “designation fees” on waste generated locally, and said the measure would close a loophole and prevent a growing practice. After discussion about similar practices in other states and the value of waste as a commodity, the committee voted favorably to pass SB 29. The committee next considered Senate Bill 49, also by Senator Elkins, which would create a voluntary statewide program to increase awareness, education, and recycling of lithium and other rechargeable batteries. Testimony focused on the fire and explosion risks batteries pose in collection vehicles and landfills, the value of rare earth metals in batteries, and the need to keep them out of the waste stream. Members asked about whether larger batteries, such as those from electric vehicles or solar facilities, were covered under existing law; the sponsor said the bill was aimed at smaller consumer batteries and that larger batteries were likely already addressed under existing universal waste or hazardous waste rules. The committee also discussed how to promote the voluntary program through retailers, local governments, recyclers, and the Energy and Environment Cabinet. SB 49 was then approved favorably by committee vote.

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• [Music] Heat.<00:05:34.400> Heat. Heat.<00:05:47.919> Heat.
• installed in exterior pieces of our state and they're being built on the outside of buildings in heated
• ><00:25:49.360> of<00:25:49.600> buildings<00:25:50.080> in<00:25:50.760> heated
• the outside of buildings in heated the outside of buildings in heated internet<00:25:52.240>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Between powering our cars and moving our goods around to something as simple as heating the... 2045.
• Between powering our cars and moving our goods around to something as simple as heating the water for
• December noted, the state will need to deploy an additional 6.5 million EVs and 6 million electric heat
• appliances like heat pumps, widespread consumer adoption will require government at every level.
• Like heat pumps, widespread consumer adoption will require government at every level to make it easier

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda focused heavily on housing, local government, Brown Act teleconferencing, and public agency administration. Early bills included AB 39, which would require larger cities and counties to adopt electrification planning for EV charging and building decarbonization; AB 76, which clarifies Chula Vista’s university innovation district housing requirements; AB 259, AB 409, and AB 467, which extend or modernize Brown Act teleconferencing provisions for local agencies, community college student bodies, and Los Angeles neighborhood councils; and AB 428, which would let water corporations join joint powers authorities for pooled insurance. Supporters emphasized climate planning, housing access, public participation, safety, and cost savings, while several bills were amended to address stakeholder concerns. Most of these measures advanced on bipartisan votes, generally 6-1 or 7-0, and were left open for additional members to add on later. The committee also heard AB 632, which would strengthen local enforcement tools for serious code violations, fire hazards, illegal cannabis operations, and unsafe housing by allowing unpaid administrative fines to be converted into money judgments and liens. Local government and code enforcement groups supported the bill as a way to improve compliance and reduce costly litigation. AB 670 would let local governments count investments in preserving naturally occurring affordable housing toward housing element reporting and require broader reporting of demolitions and replacement housing compliance; supporters argued preservation is essential because many unsubsidized affordable homes are at risk. AB 761 would allow Monterey-Salinas Transit to place a future sales tax measure on the ballot with approval from two-thirds of its board, rather than separate approval from each member jurisdiction, to preserve transit funding for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. These measures also moved forward, with the committee noting amendments and sending them to the next committees of referral. Another major item was AB 810, which would require special districts and joint powers authorities to migrate public-facing websites and email addresses to .gov or CA.gov domains by 2031. The author argued the change would reduce fraud and improve public trust, especially after emergency-related scams, while opponents from special districts and IT organizations said the transition would be costly and difficult for smaller agencies. Several school-related opponents withdrew after amendments, and committee members discussed possible aliases and tribal-government language. The bill passed 7-1 to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. Finally, AB 1206 proposed a pre-approved design catalog for single-family homes and small multifamily developments, modeled on a prior ADU bill, to speed rebuilding and reduce design costs; supporters from Habitat for Humanity and housing advocates said it would help both wildfire recovery and broader housing production, and the bill drew at least one opposed-unless-amended position as the committee moved into further discussion.

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• [applause] [applause] [applause] Heat. Heat. [applause] Heat. [applause] Heat.
• Some have said that higher electricity and heating costs are the price we must pay to fight climate change
• [applause] Heat.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• The planet has always had an atmosphere which traps heat, but over the Industrial Age we're trapping
• The planet has always had an atmosphere which traps heat, but over the Industrial Age we're trapping
• The planet has always had an atmosphere which traps heat, but over the Industrial Age we're trapping
• Carbon emissions are the main reason that heat is being trapped.
• Carbon emissions are the main reason that heat is being trapped.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I understand that that is the temperature in which the heat can produce energy like electricity.
• And there was a project that was in Senator Paxton's district that repurposed a well for heat to be sent
• So for heat purposes, not energy production, would you be open to considering possibly adding in this
• definition the possibility of setting a temperature for taking heat from the abandoned well and putting

Bills: HB3183, HB4316, HB4484, HB3469, HB3464, HB3173, HB3989

Keywords: electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management, state vehicles, state-owned vehicles, state-leased vehicles, motor vehicle use, commuting use, personal use, fleet management, Corporation Commission, field inspectors

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• 10 children, there is the infrastructure costs of, like, getting the school buses out, keeping the heat
• on school buses out keeping the heat on paying<00:28:19.880> the<00:28:20.000> teachers
• You still have to heat the buildings.
• <00:34:34.359> the the buses you still have to heat the the buses you still have to heat the
• Children do go to school hungry. heating their apartment and having heating their apartment and having

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Heat. Heat. >> [music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Hey, world. Okay. All right.
• [music] [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat. N. Heat. Heat. N. >> [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat.
• Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] [music] >> Heat.
• Heat. >> [music] [music] [music] >> Hey. Hey. Hey. [music] [music] >> [music] [music] >> Heat.
• Heat. >> [music] [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat. Committee will come back to order.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Heat. Heat. Heat. N. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat.
• Heat. Hey, Heat. >> Thank you, Madam Chair.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• What is threatened is consumers' ability to pay for their heating bills, our community's ability to build
• bills, our community's for their heating bills, our community's ability<00:03:29.360> to<00:03
• <00:19:55.840> with it to get more expensive to heat with it to get more expensive to heat
• <00:20:20.160> their<00:20:20.320> home effect for motans heating their home effect
• bills um as the uh more and more heating bills um as the uh more and more of<00:20:27.919> our

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Families are afraid to use the air conditioner during dangerous heat waves because their electricity
• on in the winter or the AC on during dangerous heat waves.
• We believe that no seniors should have to choose between heat and medicine, and no family should have
• USE THE AIR CONDITIONER DURING DANGEROUS HEAT WAVES BECAUSE THEIR ELECTRICITY COSTS WILL SPIKE.
• ON IN THE WINTER OR THE AC ON DURING DANGEROUS HEAT WAVES.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• That's how we heat and cool our buildings at the fairgrounds.
• that's owned by the state uh that heats that's owned by the state uh that heats and<00:10:06.240
• That's how we heat and and cools water.
• That's how we heat and cool<00:10:08.480> our<00:10:08.959> buildings<00:10:09.440>
• and cool the to get the water to heat and cool the buildings.<00:10:26.320> All<00:10:26.399>

Keywords: Government Structure - Room 409, 12 January, 2026; 2:00 P.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee held its first meeting under its new Government Structure Committee name and began by electing Senator Chris Johnson as secretary. The chair explained the committee’s purpose as improving efficiency, effectiveness, and stewardship of taxpayer dollars, and said members had asked statewide officials and agencies for ideas on streamlining government and reducing costs. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gibson testified at length about ways his agency has found efficiencies, especially after the COVID-era consolidation of three agencies into one. He said state procurement and construction rules can add major time and cost to projects, citing a proposed $300,000 building that grew to about $1 million through the state process. He recommended raising repair and quote thresholds, streamlining construction procedures, reconsidering restrictions on payments between state agencies, and allowing more flexibility for agencies to help one another when authorized. Members questioned Gibson about the repair caps, the construction cost increase, Ticketmaster and other technology/vendor arrangements, and whether agencies should have more decentralized control over contracts. The chair and several senators agreed the committee should examine red tape, vendor relationships, and procurement rules, and Gibson said he would provide more information and work with the committee. No formal legislation was acted on in the portion provided. The transcript then shifted to testimony from the Insurance Commissioner, who said his department is heavily affected by IT and board structure issues and oversees 17 boards. He urged consolidation of some boards, criticized the effects of SB 2362 on special-fund agencies, and said the State Fire Academy and other operations have been constrained by general-fund treatment and limited authority. He also discussed insurance-rate pressures, including projected premium increases, wind pool rate concerns on the Gulf Coast, and the need for mitigation to stabilize costs.